Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Replacement Surgery)

This video was created to help patients prepare for shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery) and plan for a successful recovery. We'll discuss:
- What shoulder replacement surgery it is and how it works.
- The medical workup and necessary steps to complete before you have surgery.
- The events that occur the day of surgery and what will happen during your hospital stay.
- Restrictions after surgery, important procedures and events to consider after surgery, and optimizing your recovery.
To learn more about total shoulder replacements at Washington University Orthopedics, please visit: www.ortho.wustl.edu/totalshoulder.
**The information in this video is not a substitute for professional care, and must not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine assume no liability for the information contained below or for its use. **